MSDH encourages students and teachers to get COVID-19 vaccine
The Mississippi State Department of Health is in the beginning stages of getting COVID vaccines into schools for students and teachers. The determination of if students and…
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Mississippi Aquarium offering eco-tours
The Mississippi Aquarium is welcoming guests aboard a new 90-minute cruise. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the aquarium with details on their eco tours.
Gulfport man pleads guilty to armed robbery
Gulfport, Miss – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that, 20-year-old Jayveon Leontae Palmore, of Gulfport, MS, pled guilty earlier this week to Armed Robbery. Circuit Court Judge Randi Mueller sentenced Palmore to 20 years, suspended 10 years, leaving 10…
Habitual felon convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Quentin Martel Winters, Sr., 33, of Gulfport, pled guilty earlier this week to one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Circuit Court Judge Randi Mueller…
He was out of jail on bond in one bank robbery case. He just got charged in two others.
An Alabama man who was out of jail on bond in a bank robbery case was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged in the armed robbery of the Navigator Credit Union on Highway 614. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in…
Louisiana lawmakers OK sports betting rules, send to Edwards
By MELINDA DESLATTE The Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Months after most Louisiana voters agreed to legalize sports betting, lawmakers Thursday gave final passage to rules that will allow wagering through sports book sites, mobile apps and kiosk…
Standoff ends after Biloxi shooting suspect found dead inside home
Just before 4 p.m., police confirmed Anthony Little was found dead inside the home on Strangi Avenue by Biloxi SWAT. “I think it’s sad. I think…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for June 10th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for June 10th are: 0-7-2. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Blackstart Exercise testing ‘Microgrid’ project at the Naval Construction Battalion Center
During Hurricane Zeta last year, the Naval Construction Battalion Center was plunged into darkness as the base lost power in the middle of the night.…
Biloxi Police confirm shooting suspect found dead inside home after 24 hour standoff
Police confirmed Anthony Little was found dead inside the home on Strangi Avenue by Biloxi SWAT. Yesterday, around 4 p.m., Little allegedly shot an…
Seafood industry is the focus of USM professor’s new book
Earlier this evening, many gathered at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum for the launch of Dr. Deanne Stephens’ book “The Mississippi Gulf Coast Seafood Industry:…
Man arrested in connection with fatal Lorraine Road hit and run
On May 29, 2021, at approximately 1:05 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a hit and run in the area of Lorraine Road and Intraplex Parkway. Upon arrival, officers observed two victims, a male, later identified as Jason Stone,…
Ribbon cutting held for Black Authors Rock Arts Collective
Black Authors Rock owner decided to partner with the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center to create an ambiance and aesthetic experience that intersects innovation and inclusivity. Black…
Summer fun at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs
If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs has you covered. Registration…
Live Local: The Grand Magnolia in Pascagoula
It’s time to Live Local, a series you can only catch here on WXXV. For this week’s edition, News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf shares with us the history of a…
2021 Shrimp Season begins today
Shrimp season is finally here. After a couple weeks of delay, the DMR announced last week that shrimp season would open today. Last year, shrimp processors were shut down due to…
New executive director takes over at the Port of Gulfport
With just over a week on the job under his belt, Port of Gulfport’s new Executive Director Jon Nass is settling in and getting to work…
Woman identified in 30-year-old Jackson County cold case
The skeletal remains of an unidentified woman found 30-years-ago in Vancleave have been identified. Investigators have identified Kimberly Ann Funk from Sharon, Pennsylvania as the victim found in…
Neighbors react to 24-hour long standoff between Biloxi PD and shooting suspect
The standoff in Biloxi had neighbors worried for their safety as the situation unfolded. The situation stemmed yesterday after 54-year-old Anthony Little allegedly shot…
Memorial Offers COVID-19 Vaccinations at Henry Beck Park on Saturday, June 19
June 10, 2021 (GULFPORT, Miss.) — Memorial will be distributing Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations on Saturday, June 19, at Henry Beck Park (683 Division St., Biloxi) from 1 to 4 p.m. Appointments are preferred, and walk-ups are welcome. The vaccination event…
Mississippi shipbuilder Ingalls plans to hire 3,000 new workers
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A shipyard that’s the largest private employer in Mississippi says it is planning to hire about 3,000 new full-time employees. Ingalls Shipbuilding held a hiring event Wednesday in Pascagoula. Its parent company, Huntington Ingalls Industries, said…
They now know her name, but what happened to Kimberly Ann Funk?
A key piece of information in a 30-year-old cold case has been confirmed. Now, Sheriff Mike Ezell wants to find out what happened to Kimberly Ann Funk and why she was found in the swampy area of Ward Bayou in…
Police in standoff with shooting suspect in Biloxi home
Biloxi Police are in a standoff with a person who is a suspect in an aggravated assault and kidnapping. On Wednesday about 2:55 p.m., a witness called 911 to report a shooting in the 200 block of Stennis Drive. When…
Remembering Keli Mornay
Sunday morning around 3:45 a.m., Biloxi Police responded to a 911 call on South Shore Drive for a domestic related incident. Once on scene, officers found 34-year-old Keli Mornay and 44-year-old Byrain Johnson…